The 33-year-old posted an update on his Instagram Story, saying that many of his followers had asked about his absence from social media over the past week.
“Unfortunately I’ve been dealing with COVID-19 for the past two weeks,” he said in avideo.
“I have never been more sick in my entire life,” he said. “It is a very real virus.”
The cycling instructor said he still has lingering symptoms, including extreme fatigue and a cough, adding that “for the most part I’m doing a lot better.”
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“I promise I will be back on the bike as soon as I possibly can,” he concluded.
“To confirm, Cody did not contract COVID-19 at Peloton through person-to-person contact. We have very strict protocols in place to keep our teams safe and healthy while working in our studios, and all of our team members diligently follow the guidance of local governments, the CDC and other public health agencies.”
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